Social Service Internships offer a unique opportunity for
motivated interns to engage in the active and critical sectors
of social work, health, and education. Over 300 million people
live below the poverty line in India and a variety of health,
child welfare, and educational challenges continue to stand in
the way of positive change. Undergraduate and graduate students
interested in social work, education, or medicine will gain
essential knowledge in their field while making a valuable
contribution to the lives of those most in need. Work placements
at the grass-root level will engage interns while working
directly with the children, families, and rural communities, or
at management and administrative level. Internships focused in
the following areas are available through the extensive partner
network of Life Lessonz, customizable by individual preference
or academic requirement.

Activities: During the internships, interns will be
engaged in a variety of activities that are required by the
internship placement organization, including some of the
following:

Areas of engagement: Life Lessonz places interns in projects
related to social work, health, and education in the following
areas of interest and intervention. The scope of these projects
is continually expanded on the basis of community needs and
prospective interns’ requirements. Please note that many
individual placements may involve work with more than one of
these broadly defined categories. If you are interested in
expanding or combining focuses in more than one area listed
below, please indicate your preferences when you apply.

Public Health Promote health and hygiene knowledge to communities through
awareness campaigns, community meetings, social events, and
family visits. Issues such as HIV awareness and prevention,
adequate childhood nutrition, and women’s health and
reproductive issues, will be at the forefront of most public
health initiatives. (Ideal for students interested in career in
preventative medicine or public health and policy).

Medical Care & TreatmentWork in hospitals, rural clinics, and managed-care residential
programs. Shadow and assist health providers in the delivery of
medical care and treatment to a variety of patients. Gain a
deeper insight into health issues in a developing country and
cost-effective medical treatment interventions. (Ideal for
aspiring doctors or nurses).

Orphanage Work Work in a rural or urban orphanage run by non-government,
not-for-profit organizations, mentoring and tutoring children,
organizing recreational events, and providing administrative
assistance and program development. Interns will develop and
lead a series of interactive psycho-educational and
skill-development workshops and monitor client’s developmental
and educational progress. (Ideal for aspiring social workers,
interested in child welfare).

Women’s Empowerment Organize, lead and co-facilitate women’s groups for adolescent
girls and adult women on courses related to conversational
English or computer education – topics selected to raise
self-esteem and self-worth and significantly improve the women’s
professional and academic prospects. Organize group mentoring
sessions, providing a forum for participations to connect their
personal experiences with larger political issues, exploring
topics of sexuality, gender, and social change. (Ideal for
Women’s Studies or Sociology students, or those interested in a
career in social work or education).

Pre-School Education
Work in Indian 'Aanganwaaris' – support pregnant women and
mothers of infants with enhanced resources and education; lead
classroom activities and games that promote early childhood
education and development. (Ideal for any student interested in
social work, public health, or early childhood education and
development).

Special Needs Education and Development
Teach basic education and life skills to special needs children
and young adults enrolled in special non-profit run schools and
activity centers. Work with staff, clients, and families to
develop individual treatment plans and monitor progress (Ideal
for aspiring teachers or social workers interested in working
with children with developmental disabilities).

Research and Analysis
Work with local institutions and families to evaluative the
effectiveness of interventions by tracking and outreach work in
targeted communities Tracking variables commonly include
educational progress, health status, awareness of and access to
of public resources, and other social development indicators.
This research becomes a valuable tool for local organizations to
identify areas of progress, risk, or concern, and direct
resources where most necessary. (Ideal for aspiring researchers
or program evaluators in the field of social work, public
health, or public policy).

Environmental ProjectsWork under the direct supervision of the directors of energetic
environmental NGOs in both rural or urban areas. With the effort
of reducing pollution and soil erosion, and making waters
cleaner, interns will engage in project documentation and
program development, educational interventions, and community
advocacy. (Ideal for any student interested in public policy,
community advocacy, or environmental studies).